Alexander Uzunis

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

Patrolman Uzunis was suspended for 60 days by New Brunswick PD after an internal investigation concluded he failed to give suitable attention to a call for service involving suspicious property reported by residents at the rear of their home. The record states he failed to document the discovery of the found property, failed to secure it according to the department's evidence and property control procedures, and did not take the investigative actions expected of an officer with similar training. The sustained charge was Neglect of Duty.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

An internal investigation concluded Officer Alexander Uzunis violated departmental rules and regulations pertaining to an officer's performance of duty, by failing to give suitable attention to a call for service involving suspicious property. The call for service was generated by concerned residents (complainants) reporting suspicious property, which was found in the rear of their residence. Officer Uzunis failed to perform his duty as a law enforcement officer as directed by departmental policy, specifically when he failed to document the discovery of found property in an investigation report. Furthermore, Officer Uzunis failed to secure the property according to the department's policy regarding evidence and property control procedures. Additionally, Officer Uzunis failed to take appropriate investigative actions that an officer with similar training and experience would have taken to assist the residents with their concerns.